Cottage cheese salad with ham and vegetables

4 servings

25 minutes

Cottage cheese salad with ham and vegetables is a delicate and refreshing dish of Russian cuisine, combining the softness of cottage cheese, the spiciness of ham, and the crunchy freshness of vegetables. Its history traces back to traditional Russian salads that use simple yet nutritious ingredients. The light acidity of lemon juice highlights the flavor harmony, while the yogurt and olive oil dressing makes it especially tender. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or a light snack, especially in summer. Serving it on green lettuce leaves gives it an appetizing look and adds freshness. It pairs perfectly with rye bread and refreshing drinks.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 415
• Proteins: 21.7g
• Fats: 33.4g
• Carbohydrates: 7g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese crumbly: 300 g
• Ham: 200 g
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Lemon juice: 3 tbsp
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Yogurt: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Green: 100 g
• Green salad: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Place the crumbly cottage cheese in a strainer to drain excess water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese crumbly: 300 g

2. Cut the ham, cucumbers, and bell peppers into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ham: 200 g
   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

3. Mix cottage cheese with ham and vegetables. Drizzle with lemon juice. Dress the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese crumbly: 300 g
   • Ham: 200 g
   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons

4. To prepare the dressing, mix yogurt with olive oil. Add salt and chopped herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yogurt: 3 tablespoons
   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Green: 100 g

5. Place the mixture on the lettuce leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad: 100 g